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ADVOCACY GROUP

Bryan & Company represent clients before all levels of court in Western Canada and before a wide variety of tribunals, boards and commissions.

Our team of lawyers works closely with clients to find practical and economical solutions to disputes utilizing alternative methods such as judicial dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration to resolve a wide variety of disputes. We have a skilled and knowledgeable group of litigators who provide assistance to clients in numerous areas including:

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)

At Bryan & Company, we recognize that in many instances traditional litigation does not meet the needs of a particular client. In those instances the appropriate solution to the problem may be found in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Our professionals are well versed in using many forms of ADR including Mediation, Arbitration, and Judicial Dispute Resolutions.

We offer not only professionals trained in representing clients at ADR, but we also have a panel of skilled arbitrators and mediators who can provide the Alternative Dispute Resolution solutions that you are looking for with flexible confidential processes that meet your needs.

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BANKING & FINANCE GROUP

Bryan & Company represents a wide range of clients in the area of Banking and Finances which include banks, trust companies, credit unions, mortgage corporations, asset based lenders, as well as individual and corporate borrowers.

We have assisted these clients in a tremendous variety of domestic, national, international, corporate and commercial transactions ranging from those involving relatively small amounts of money to large and very complex financial dealings.

Bryan & Company offers a full range of banking and financial law services, including:

Bankruptcy, insolvency and receivership

C.C.A.A. protection

Commercial banking litigation

Commercial security agreements

Corporate reorganizations and work-outs

Debt restructuring

Financing agreements for development projects

Loan restructuring

Loan agreements and trust indentures

Negotiation and preparation of loan agreements

Negotiation, preparation and registration of security

Negotiation, preparation and execution of financial agreements for large developments

Project funding agreements

Realizations, collections and foreclosures

Regulatory compliance matters

Secured financing

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BUSINESS LAW GROUP

Bryan & Company has a dedicated group of lawyers with extensive resources and expertise in the area of business law. We service a wide range of clients involved in both the private and public business sectors to assist them with the many complex legal issues that they face.

Our clients receive advice and representation on a variety of business matters including:

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CONSTRUCTION LAW GROUP

Bryan & Company has comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the construction industry and provides legal solutions for our clients. We provide legal services for all phases of building projects and act for numerous clients involved in major construction claims.

Our lawyers have represented a broad range of clients including owners, project managers, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and suppliers on a variety of matters including:

Builders’ liens

Contract dispute resolution

Land development and subdivision

Negotiation and preparation of Contracts

Defense of claims for defective building materials

Defense of claims for negligent engineering, procurement and construction

Dispute resolution

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CORPORATE FINANCE & SECURITIES LAW GROUP

Bryan & Company lawyers advise businesses from the beginning through to public offering and beyond in all matters relating to governance, structure, finances including equity issues, public listings and regulatory compliance. Our lawyers can provide the following services:

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First Nations & Métis Law Group

Bryan & Company has a background working with the members of numerous First Nations and Métis communities in Alberta. Our professionals have developed a thorough understanding of the many issues facing these individuals and communities.

Our team of professionals offers extensive services and experience pertaining to Aboriginal law including:

Litigating institutional issues

Negotiating with the Crown and assisting in the development of bylaws with an aim of effective implementation of self-government

Providing advice in relation to a wide range of employment issues, including: preparation of employment contracts and the administration of human resources

Negotiating, preparation of, drafting and assisting in the implementation of various Band governance matters, including: custom election laws, membership codes, and Band bylaws

Providing opinions on Aboriginal and Treaty rights

Providing research reports outlining the Courts’ views with respect to various self-government issues

Reviewing contracts and agreements with the Crown

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Insurance Law Group

Bryan & Company has comprehensive experience with all matters of insurance claims. We defend first and third party claims, provide coverage opinions, and advance subrogated claims on behalf of a number of major Canadian and international insurers. Bryan & Company’s team has been to the Supreme Court of Canada on many significant issues facing insurers including landmark decisions on tort causation and commercial host liability.

Bryan & Company’s Insurance Law Group responds to all aspects of insurance including:

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Intellectual Property Law Group

Bryan & Company provides high quality and cost effective legal services in the field of intellectual property law and related matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and confidential information. Our team has comprehensive experience in intellectual property law including everything from the creation, assessment, protection, sale and licensing of intellectual property and including litigation involving the preservation of intellectual property interests.

Bryan & Company offers a full range of intellectual property law services including:

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Mergers and Acquisitions Group

Bryan & Company has negotiated and completed many types of complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for both public and private clients. Our professionals can assist with the structuring of merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions to achieve favourable results through negotiation and the efficient use of various structures.

Bryan & Company’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group has acted on many kinds of transactions including:

Drafting, negotiating, and closing full and partial mergers, acquisitions and divestitures of businesses by share, partnership unit, trust unit, and asset-based transactions

Drafting and negotiating ancillary and collateral arrangements concerning mergers and acquisitions or divestitures including non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, employment and consulting arrangements, asset leasebacks, intellectual property licenses as well as other types of agreements traditionally associated with the acquisition or divestiture of a business

Negotiating and documenting ongoing business governance agreements including shareholder agreements, unanimous shareholder agreements, partnership and limited partnership agreements, joint ventures, trust as business trust agreements and the like

Corporate financing for transactions

Pre-closing and post-closing transactions to facilitate economic and efficient results

In life, accidents and injuries can happen at any time. Whether you’re at work, driving to the store or walking across the street, there’s always a chance you may be involved in an accident that can change your life in an instant. If you were recently involved in an accident that left you disabled or with painful injuries or emotional distress, you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Here to Serve You So You Can Focus on Recovery

You may have a great deal on your mind during this difficult time, but your recovery needs to be your first priority. With Bryan & Company LLP serving as your supportive litigator, you can focus on your rehabilitation while a lawyer concentrates on obtaining the compensation to which you’re entitled.

Our professional team of experienced litigators deal with all types of cases involving:

Claims again insurance companies;

Fatal accidents;

Motor vehicle accidents;

Motorcycle or bicycle injury accidents;

Occupier’s liability;

Occupational health and safety;

Pedestrian injuries;

Products liability; and

Slip and fall injuries.

Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death claims can be wrought with emotion and finding the right lawyer to help fight your battle is one of the utmost importance. If you’re looking for a compassionate lawyer who’s equipped to handle wrongful death matters. Bryan & Company LLP is at your service and ready to offer the representation you deserve.

Here to Help You Through

It takes a special approach to offer clients dealing with wrongful death claims the care, attention, and sympathy they deserve. When you come to Bryan & Company LLP, you can rest assured that your voice will be heard. You’ll get every opportunity to ask questions, express your concerns. We will always keep you informed as your case progresses.

Our lawyers provide services in the following additional languages:

Cantonese

French

Bryan & Company LLP has a personal injury lawyer ready to help you. Call today and set up your free initial consultation. You can trust Bryan & Company LLP to give your case the attention and dedication it demands!

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Realizations Group

Bryan & Company is experienced in assisting individuals and corporations with all aspects of creditors and debtors problems. We find creative and effective solutions for a variety of legal issues including debt collection, bankruptcy, receivership and enforcement of security. Our team specializes in providing professional advice in areas such as law governing the enforcement of money judgments and remedies available to the creditor or the debtor. Some representative areas are as follows:

Advising on priority disputes between creditors

Advising corporate directors of potential liabilities

Advising Receivers and Trustees

Attachment of property to pay debts including seizing assets and garnishees

Bankruptcy and insolvency

C.C.A.A. protection

Enforcement of security

Demand letters

Distribution of proceeds among creditors

Foreclosures

Negotiation and preparation of work-out agreements for lenders or borrowers

Obtaining or challenging various extraordinary pre-judgment procedures including injunctions and attachment orders

Preservation orders

Resolving priority disputes between creditors

Review of contracts and security documents

Setting aside fraudulent preferences and conveyances

Security review and enforcement

Seizing of assets and garnishment

Soft receiverships

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Real Property Group

Bryan & Company provides a wide range of services to advise clients on transactions ranging from simple residential property purchases and sales to more complex real estate matters. We have extensive resources and expertise available to assist numerous clients including individuals as well as private and public corporations.

Our team of real property lawyers will provide counsel in a variety of areas such as:

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Wills and Estates Group

Bryan & Company can help you protect your assets and provide for the effective distribution of those assets to the relatives and friends. Our firm offers the following services to assist you with your will and estate planning:

Administration of estates

Advising on the consequences of divorce and remarriage regarding a will

Advising executors of estates

Counseling both individual executors and corporate trustees in the administration of estates and trusts

Creation of trusts for spouse, children or grandchildren for the protection and effective management of estate assets

Dependent adult applications

Discussion of the estate planning implications of second marriages or common law relationships

Obtaining probate to effect the transfer of estate assets to beneficiaries